Indications and uses
• temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: • backache • muscular aches • minor pain of arthritis • menstrual cramps • headache • toothache • the common cold • temporarily reduces fever
naproxen sodium
- Manufacturer
- Meijer Distribution Inc
- Effective date
- 2026-01-22
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 6
- Source
- full-release
- Hydrated at
- 2026-06-01 01:34:22
Label at a glance#
Productnaproxen sodium
Active ingredientNAPROXEN SODIUM
Label structure9 sections
Dosage and administration
• do not take more than directed • the smallest effective dose should be used • drink a full glass of water with each dose Adults and children 12 years and older • take 1 tablet every 8 to 12 hours while symptoms last • for the first dose you may take 2 tablets within the first hour • do not exceed 2 tablets in any 8- to 12-hour period • do not exceed 3 tablets in a 24-hour period Children under 12 years • ask a d...
Contacts and useful links#
Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Naproxen sodium 220 mg
(naproxen 200 mg) (NSAID)*
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Purposes
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- backache
- muscular aches
- minor pain of arthritis
- menstrual cramps
- headache
- toothache
- the common cold
- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Allergy alert: Naproxen sodium may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include:
- hives
- facial swelling
- asthma (wheezing)
- shock
- skin reddening
- rash
- blisters
If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you:
- are age 60 or older
- have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
- take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
- take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
- have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
- take more or for a longer time than directed
Heart attack and stroke warning: NSAIDs, except aspirin, increase the risk of heart attack, heart failure, and stroke. These can be fatal. The risk is higher if you use more than directed or for longer than directed.
Do not use
- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
- right before or after heart surgery
Ask a doctor before use if
- the stomach bleeding warning applies to you
- you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
- you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease, asthma, or had a stroke
- you are taking a diuretic
- you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- under a doctor’s care for any serious condition
- taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke because naproxen may decrease this benefit of aspirin
- taking any other drug
When using this product
- take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
- feel faint
- vomit blood
- have bloody or black stools
- have stomach pain that does not get better
- you have symptoms of heart problems or stroke:
- chest pain
- trouble breathing
- weakness in one part or side of body
- slurred speech
- leg swelling
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- you have difficulty swallowing
- it feels like the pill is stuck in your throat
- redness or swelling is present in the painful area
- any new symptoms appear
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use naproxen sodium at 20 weeks or later in pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Directions
- do not take more than directed
- the smallest effective dose should be used
- drink a full glass of water with each dose
Adults and children 12 years and older | • take 1 tablet every 8 to 12 hours while symptoms last • for the first dose you may take 2 tablets within the first hour • do not exceed 2 tablets in any 8- to 12-hour period • do not exceed 3 tablets in a 24-hour period |
Children under 12 years | • ask a doctor |
Other information
- each tablet contains: sodium 22 mg
- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40°C (104°F).
Inactive ingredients
FD&C blue no. 2 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, talc, titanium dioxide
Questions or comments?
1-800-719-9260
Package/Label Principal Display Panel
meijer®
Naproxen Sodium Tablets, 220 mg
Pain Reliever
Fever Reducer (NSAID)
COMPARE TO ALEVE® BACK & MUSCLE PAIN ACTIVE INGREDIENT
12 HR
BACK & MUSCLE PAIN
For temporary relief of back and muscle aches and pains
Strength to last 12 hours
Actual Size
90 TABLETS
DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#
DailyMed Pharmacologic Classes#
| Class | Version | Type | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAPROXEN Pharmacologic Class Indexing | 2 | Indexing - Pharmacologic Class | 20191108 |
DailyMed Product Concepts#
| Product concept | Relation | Version | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| fef6ad89-235f-4274-ba49-a8e53642473e | Product name | 2 | 20250225 |
| 87fed3e6-8fba-48ef-96b0-3a7fb54b96ff | Product name | 3 | 20230306 |
| b5fdaaec-7251-4da6-9cb2-4e9e76939ec8 | Product name | 1 | 20200623 |
| e76dbbc1-775d-722c-08ff-ed45e8a80def | Product name | 3 | 20181002 |
| 6f4f4521-fd56-1ae6-888b-3b021bd75c7c | Product name | 1 | 20140508 |
| ce67e27d-1d21-5465-4409-b0662dd99d4d | Product name | 1 | 20140508 |
DailyMed Package Descriptions#
| Package NDC | Product | Description | Form | Quantity | Strength | SPL version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41250-818-62 | naproxen sodium | 24 in 1 BOTTLE | TABLET, FILM COATED | 24 | 6 | |
| 41250-818-62 | naproxen sodium | 1 in 1 CARTON | TABLET, FILM COATED | 1 | 6 | |
| 41250-818-75 | naproxen sodium | 1 in 1 CARTON | TABLET, FILM COATED | 1 | 6 | |
| 41250-818-75 | naproxen sodium | 90 in 1 BOTTLE | TABLET, FILM COATED | 90 | 6 | |
| 41250-818-78 | naproxen sodium | 1 in 1 CARTON | TABLET, FILM COATED | 1 | 6 | |
| 41250-818-78 | naproxen sodium | 100 in 1 BOTTLE | TABLET, FILM COATED | 100 | 6 |
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- naproxen sodium
- NAPROXEN
- FD&C BLUE NO. 2 ALUMINUM LAKE
- HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED
- MAGNESIUM STEARATE
- MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE
- POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED
- POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED
- TALC
- TITANIUM DIOXIDE
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 41250-818 | 41250-818-62, 41250-818-78, 41250-818-75 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| NAPROXEN SODIUM | 9TN87S3A3C | ACTIB |
| FD&C BLUE NO. 2 ALUMINUM LAKE | 4AQJ3LG584 | IACT |
| HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED | 3NXW29V3WO | IACT |
| MAGNESIUM STEARATE | 70097M6I30 | IACT |
| MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE | OP1R32D61U | IACT |
| POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED | 3WJQ0SDW1A | IACT |
| POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED | FZ989GH94E | IACT |
| TALC | 7SEV7J4R1U | IACT |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE | 15FIX9V2JP | IACT |
Source Document#
Orange Book application contexts#
All distinct exact application/product contexts derived from this label’s complete NDC list are paginated below.
Orange Book products#
| Application-product | Trade name | Ingredient | Strength | Dosage form / route | TE codes | RLD / RS | Approval date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A074661-001 | NAPROXEN SODIUM | NAPROXEN SODIUM | 220MG | TABLET / ORAL | 1997-01-13 |
Observed Orange Book product history#
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openFDA label cross-check#
OpenFDA label data provides additional search and identifier links. DailyMed’s Structured Product Label is the canonical label on FDA.report. Matching records are deduplicated before they are shown below.
| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| naproxen sodium | NAPROXEN SODIUM | Meijer Distribution Inc | f4e57560-ae89-4fc3-a66b-ebf3dc3f2448 | 2026-01-22 | Warnings | 41250-818-62 41250-818-78 41250-818-75 41250-818 41250081875 41250081862 41250081878 c565e3ca-2202-4806-95a8-1f0e210b6097 f4e57560-ae89-4fc3-a66b-ebf3dc3f2448 |
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